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TROUBLESHOOTING
CAUTION: DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR OR ADJUST THIS COMPRESSOR IF YOU
ARE UNCERTAIN OF YOUR ABILITY. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES, CONTACT
YOUR DEALER.
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
REMEDY
The compressor
has stopped
and does not
start.
Bad electrical
connections.
1. Check electrical
connections.
2. Clean and tighten if
necessary.
Overload cutout switch
has tripped.
1. Switch off and wait approx
5 minutes.
2. Press the reset button and
switch on again.
Motor windings burnt out.
1. Contact your dealer for a
replacement motor.
The compressor
does not reach
the set pressure
and overheats
easily.
Compressor head gasket
blown or valve broken.
1. Return the machine to your
nearest service agent.
Compressor
does not start.
The tank has already fully
pressurised.
1. Open drain valve to expel
air. Compressor should start
again when pressure
reduces.
Air leaking from
the non-return
valve when the
compressor is
not running.
Faulty non-return valve.
1. Drain receiver completely
of air.
2. Remove valve end plug
3. Carefully clean the valve
seat and the gasket.
4. Reassemble.
Air pressure
from the
regulator will
not adjust.
The diaphragm within the
regulator body is broken.
1. Replace regulator
Compressor is
noisy & makes a
metallic sound.
Compressor damaged
and needs overhaul.
1. Return the machine to your
nearest service agent.
